When I’m trying to eat healthier, one of the things I try and keep on hand are ingredients for smoothies. Frozen fruit, yogurt, juice, protein powder etc.

They are tasty, filling and if you make them right – good for you.

I usually have the typical one with strawberries, blueberries and bananas but I wanted to switch it up a bit.

The following recipe did just that and it did not disappoint.

Citrus Banana Oat Smoothie

(adapted from Cooking Light)

• 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup prepared quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 large banana, sliced and frozen
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder

Pour everything in blender and blend until smooth.

Makes 2 servings. Around 260 calories per serving.

-abp